Review Finds Aerobic Exercise Benefits Fibromyalgia Patients
A review published in the “Cochrane Library” stated that aerobic exercise may be beneficial to patients suffering from fibromyalgia. Aerobic exercises such as swimming and walking are known to improve cardiovascular conditioning, in addition to other benefits. These include helping control weight and blood sugar, lowering an individual’s blood pressure, improving circulation and strengthening the heart. The systematic literature review was conducted by researchers from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo, led by Julia Bidonde. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain that is normally accompanied by mood and memory issues, sleep issues and fatigue. Experts believe…